Hey, it’s your boy Jeffrey with all the covid information you need to know in order to travel to Hong Kong as of December 2022.
First, in order to get on your flight, you’ll need a GREEN QR code. You can fill out the information in https://www.chp.gov.hk/hdf/ in order to get this QR code by first selecting “Select Health Declaration Form” and filling out the form. When you finish submitting the form, you should take a screenshot or picture of the website with the QR code so you can show it to the airline attendants.
Second, in order to eat at restaurants, you’ll need a BLUE QR code. You can fill out the information in https://www.chp.gov.hk/vac-df/# in order to get the blue QR code, which is the vaccine pass. You’ll need to show this to all restaurants when you want to dine in. You can choose to download the LeaveHomeSafe mobile app from the Google Play or App Store to help you store that QR code. One thing to note is that you need at least 3 doses of a covid vaccine in order to get the blue QR code.
Great, that’s all you need to know about QR codes. In terms of the covid testing you need to do, it gets a little bit more confusing. Here’s the official guidance by Hong Kong https://www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/inbound-travel.html
Basically, you’ll need to take a self administered covid tests for 5 days after you arrive in Hong Kong. On the second day after arriving, you’ll need to take a PCR covid test at a government affiliated site. This PCR covid test will can be scheduled through this website https://booking.communitytest.gov.hk/form/index.jsp . In order to schedule the PCR test, make sure you have a phone that can receive text messages from Hong Kong. You’ll need to bring your identification and the PCR test schedule confirmation when you actually go to the location to get tested. The self administered testing information should be uploaded to https://www.chp.gov.hk/ecmss . You should receive an email from eCMSS@dh.gov.hk after you arrive in Hong Kong with some additional details. In that email titled “[不要回覆]關於抵達香港後的注意事項及強制檢測的規定[DO NOT REPLY]Points to Note after Arrival to Hong Kong”, you’ll find the Reference number needed for uploading your test results online. One thing to note, you’ll need to check your temperature as part of uploading your test results, so having a thermometer will be helpful. You can also buy a thermometer in Hong Kong.
Finally, it is mandatory to wear a mask in public.
For a TLDR:
GREEN QR code: needed for flight
BLUE QR code: needed for dining in restaurants
6 at home tests have to be done once per day (day 0 – day 5)
A PCR test will have to be scheduled and taken on Day 2.
Wear a mask in public places
Cool, that’s the bulk of the information you need to know as of now. Hopefully the guidelines get even easier to follow in the future!
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